Writing an introduction

essays

How to write an

introduction

Let's start

Reference to a strange situation

some ideas

Rhetorical question

Quotation

make reference to a strange scene or situation

Some scientists believe that in the future everyone will be genetically perfect.

Next

address the reader directly or ask a rhetorical question

Are you aware of any characteristics which you may have inherited from your parents? Isn’t it amazing how some children look so much like their parents?

Next

start with a quotation

“Genetics holds the key to the future”

Your introduction should consist of 3 sentences:

1st sentence– introduce the theme or give some background information about it. It’s a sentence showing a bigger picture of a problem

2nd sentence– restate your topic using synonyms

3rd sentence– rhetorical question. It will give you a great link between introduction and main body

Let's practice it

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets instead of textbooks in the class?

The first thing you need to do is to read the topic question to understand the theme/ bigger picture of the issue, which in our case is TECHNOLOGY. So the 1st sentence of the introduction could be: - Technological advances have influenced everyday life, even the education sector. - Since the development of the internet, technology has taken over main areas of our life, including education. - The internet and technology are crucial aspects of many fields of life, including education. As you can see, TECHNOLOGY is the theme of each example of the sentence.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets instead of textbooks in the class?

The 2nd sentence of the introduction paraphrases the topic. That is, you need to rewrite the question using synonyms of the key words used in the topic. In a way, your 2nd sentence is already given in the topic question, your task is to paraphrase it- use different words or grammar structures. - Some educators believe that electronic devices ought to be used by learners during lessons. - Letting learners replace coursebooks with electronic devices is a clever idea introduced by some educators. - Some believe that educators ought to let their learners replace electronic books with coursebooks.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets instead of textbooks in the class?

The 3rd and final part of the introduction is a rhetorical question, which gives you a great link with the rest of the essay (the main body). Examples of rhetorical questions you can use in our essay: - So, what are the benefits of using tablets during a lesson? - So, why is a tablet considered a better learning tool? - So, is a hardcopy of a coursebook no longer useful?

All introductions:

Introduction 3

Introduction 2

Introduction 1

Introduction 1

Technological advances have influenced everyday life, even the education sector. Some educators believe that electronic devices ought to be used by learners during lessons. So, why is a tablet considered a better learning tool?

Introduction 2

Since the development of the internet, technology has taken over main areas of our life, including education. Some believe that educators ought to let their learners replace coursebooks with electronic books. So, what are the benefits of using tablets during a lesson?

Introduction 3

The internet and technology are crucial aspects of many fields of life, including education. Letting learners replace coursebooks with electronic devices is a clever idea introduced by some educators. So, is a hardcopy of a coursebook no longer useful?

Sources

E. L. (2018, July 24). How to write an introduction to the essay in FCE exam | English Exam Help. English Exam Help | English FCE, CAE and IELTS Exam Resources. Retrieved March 5, 2022, from https://englishexamhelp.com/how-to-write-an-introduction-to-the-essay-in-fce-exam/

Evans, V., & Gray, E. (2000). Successful Writing - Upper Intermediate (1st Edition). Express Publishing UK Ltd.